TV Moto... the review that can get your dream off. If you have to pass the TV on your bike, if you are not clear when you have to pass it or what requirements your bike must meet for it, you have reached the right place. In this article we will tell you everything you need to know about the bike TV.
ITV Moto and cyclomotor
Yes, since 2007 motorcycles and cyclomotors also have to pass the Technical Vehicle Inspection (ITV). The motorcycles began to be inspected almost 40 years ago (1987) and the cyclomotors from 2007.
The TV is compulsory in Spain. Your goal is ensure the good condition of vehicles and reduce the number of accidents.
ITV Moto
The bikes must pass the ITV for the first time at four years since enrollment. After those first four years, they must do so every two years, regardless of the age of the bike.
The rules of the ITV Moto are different in this respect from those of ITV Car. The cars also pass the TV for the first time four years after enrolling and then every two years. However, once the car reaches 10 years after registration, it will have to pass the ITV annually.
Circular without the TV in order is a fine, whether the bike has failed to pass the technical inspection, or if it has expired. In addition, note that the motorbike TV has been introduced as a safety measure known to effectively reduce traffic accidents. These are the fines which you will have to face:
1. Fines for expired TV
The fine is of EUR 200. It's a lower amount than on the rejected TV, but we recommend you be alert and don't miss the date you should pass the TV.
2. Fines for rejected TV
If they didn't pass the TV and they turned it down and you still drive your bike, the fine goes up. EUR 500.
Main causes why you are rejected by the TV
According to the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, these are the most common defects when passing the bike ITV:
- Failed lighting and signalling.
- Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension.
- Pollutant emissions
- Brakes
These mentioned failures are severe defectsThey don't allow the TV to pass. There are other minor defects that you will have to fix but that will not make you pass the TV again.
If the TV is negative, you will not be able to move with the bike or to go to the workshop, you will have to transport it by crane, trailer or furgo. If the TV is unfavourable but not negative, they will give you a permit to take the bike to the workshop and then go back to the TV. In both cases, You have two months to fix the defects and get back on TV..
Tips to pass the bike TV
We leave you a series of tips for you to check before you go through the TV so you can avoid unpleasant surprises:
- Make sure the frame number and the plate are read well.
- Correct operation of the entire lighting and signalling system.
- Tyres in good condition, with a depth of at least 1.6 mm and which match those in the technical sheet.
- Exhaust tube, rear-view mirrors, etc., which are approved and are the ones on the vehicle card.
Protect yourself with a good Sure. of a motorcycle that you can find in inXur. And remember that insurance will not cover you in case of an accident if you have not passed the TV in time and form, so beyond the fine, it can have very negative economic effects for you.
If you are interested, you can consult our article about the ITV cyclomotor.
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